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DefenseRussian fighter plane intercepts Us Navy surveillance aircraft
"Safe" but "non-professional" interception
A Russian fighter jet Su-27 intercepted a US Navy P-8 surveillance aircraft as it crossed the international airspace over the Baltic Sea. According to what was declared by the American authorities, the... more
DefenseRussian media: Moscow could deliver S-300 missile systems to Syria
Concern with the possible Israeli response
According to military and diplomatic sources consulted by the Russian newspaper "Kommersant", it is possible that Russia intends to provide Syria with its S-300 anti-aircraft defense systems. Included... more
DefenseMilitary training in the Taiwan Strait
Beijing accused of intimidation
As explained by the maritime security authority of the Fujian coastal province, fire drills are currently underway in the Taiwan Strait. The operations were confirmed by the Chinese state tv station "China... more
DefenseKuwait interrupts connections to and from Lebanon
Alarm by the Cypriot authorities
As explained by the Kuwaiti "Kuna", the Kuwait Airways national air carrier announced today that it intends to suspend all connections to and from Beirut.The carrier would have taken this decision after... more
DefenseCAMM completes trials from 3-cell ExLS launcher
MBDA and LM have jointly finished qualification test
MBDA and Lockheed Martin (LM) have jointly completed qualification of MBDA’s Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) from Lockheed Martin’s Extensible Launching System (ExLS) 3-Cell Stand Alone Launcher fol... more
DefenseRussia-Turkey: early delivery of the S-400 system to Ankara
Putin-Erdogan close understanding on defense and nuclear issues
To 2019 instead of 2020, the Turkish undersecretary for defense industries Ismail Demir announces it on Twitter more
DefenseDelivery of the "Britecloud" system to RAF
The first devices in April
Leonardo has begun deliveries of its new ‘BriteCloud’ decoy to the UK’s Royal Air Force for combat missions following the Ministry of Defence’s formal go-ahead for the new technology. The drinks-can-sized counter... more
DefenseSigning the "Ocean 2020" grant agreement
The European tender for naval surveillance technology and maritime safety
Leonardo announced yesterday the signature of the grant agreement for "OCEAN 2020", the most important project related to the initiative to boost Europe's defence research under the European Defence Fund. The... more
DefenseBrief. Poland buys US Patriot anti-missile system
Purchase of EUR 3.8 bn
The € 3.8 billion contract for the purchase of the new American Patriot anti-missile system has been signed today by Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak. The agreement could sanction the start o... more
DefenseScramble for two Eurofighter aircraft of the Italian AMI
French airplane intercepted on the skies of Lombardy
Two F-2000 Eurofighter airplanes of the Italian Air Force, ready for airspace surveillance service, took off immediately this morning from the air base of Istrana (Treviso), home of the 51st Wing, to intercept... more
DefenseRed Aces team for the Asdot competition
It has passed the preliminary selection
The Leonardo, Top Aces and Inzpire team, named Red Aces, has been down-selected by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to compete for a contract to meet the Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)... more
DefenseItalian Aiad: replacements in sight in the BoD?
Uncertainty on some councilors with the new political scenario
Aiad is an Italian association that groups together many companies operating in the defense, civil and space sectors. The Leonardo Group is represented by 9 board members out of 16. Someone wonders what... more
DefenseLeonardo: 1100 certain early retirements, hirings only promised
Does the company perimeter still shrink?
The work to reduce staff, started by former Mauro Moretti, continues. According to a press release issued by Leonardo, 1100 employees will be retired in the next 4 years (also on a voluntary basis). This... more
DefenseMauro Moretti sent off a "high-speed train.."
Giuseppe Giordo ex-CEO of Alenia today in the BoD of the Saudi Sami
The Saudi Arabia Sovereign Fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) has chosen Giuseppe Giordo, ex-CEO of Alenia Aeronautica, as an adviser of Sami (Saudi Arabian Military Industry), a company established to... more
DefenseUS Navy awarded contract to Fincantieri's subsidiary
For USD 15M
The US Navy awarded to Fincantieri’s subsidiary Marinette Marine a $15M contract to develop the design of a customized version of its FREMM vessels for the next-generation frigate of the FFG(X) program.Currently, 6... more
DefenseItalian Aiad: can the ex-senator Nicola Latorre be the new president?
He is going to take Guido Crosetto’s place
There will be a new president for Aiad (Italian Aerospace and Defense Industries Association) very soon. According to AVIONEWS, Nicola Latorre, the PD leaving senator and ex-President of the Defense commission... more
DefenseHawaii: United States test missile defense system
For the US media the exercise was unsuccessful
The missile defense test conducted over the Hawaii islands (USA) on Wednesday morning by the Missile Defense Agency of the US Department of Defense would have been a failure: according to the US press... more
DefenseCroatia evaluates the purchase of Israeli F-16 aircraft
The two prime ministers, according to local media, talked about it in Davos last week
Twelve Israeli F-16 airplanes could be bought by Croatia: according to local press the Prime Ministers of the two Countries Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel) and Andrej Plenković (Croatia) would have discussed... more
DefenseF-35 airplane: the first Stovl made in Italy was delivered to the Defense
Made in Cameri, it is destined for Italian Navy
The first F-35B Stovl (Short Take-Off / Vertical Landing) aircraft assembled outside the United States was delivered yesterday morning to the Ministry of Defense.The aircraft, intended to equip the Navy,... more
DefenseDefence procurement: EC opens infringement procedures against 5 Member States
They have two months to respond to the arguments put forward by it
Since the beginning of its mandate, the Juncker Commission is acting to build a strong Europe that can defend and protect its citizens at home and abroad - an ambition which cannot be achieved without... more
DefenseLeonardo: upgraded ship delivered to Bahrain
The first of six units of the Al Manama class
During a ceremony last Monday in Mina Salman at Royal Bahrain Navy Head Quarter, Leonardo delivered the first of six upgraded Al Manama naval vessels ahead of schedule, following a deal signed in 2015... more
DefenseMyanmar purchases 6 Su-30 Russian fighter planes
Interest also for helicopters and various armaments
Close agreement during the visit by the Russian Defense Minister in the former Burma more
DefenseSaab a key partner in EU maritime project
Called "Ocean2020"
Defence and security company Saab will take part in an EU funded preparatory action project called "Ocean2020". The project will demonstrate technologies for enhanced situational awareness in a naval... more
DefenseSaudi Arabia: worry for another balistic missile coming from Yemen
Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia - It was direct against the Khamis Mushai city
Saudi Arabia intercepted another missile coming from Yemen. The news was reported by different sources, "Al Arabiya" among them. The missile has been made to explode in the Assir district, in the South-West... more
DefenseItalian Foreign Affairs Ministry on missile launch by North Korea; UN will discuss the latest developments
Rome, Italy - Angelino Alfano firmly condemns it
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, firmly condemns the launch of a ballistic missile –performed last night by the Democratic People’s Republic of Kor... more
DefenseBrahMos missile has been launched for the first time from a Su-30MKI airplane
New Delhi, India - The announcement of the test that was conducted yesterday was given by the Indian Ministry of Defence
The launching of a BrahMos cruise missile from a Su-30MKI fighter airplane was tested for the first time yesterday morning in India: the news of the announcement by the Indian Ministry of Defence was reported... more
DefenseIndian Ocean: six Somalian pirates chased and stopped by Italian Navy
Rome, Italy - The rear admiral Gregory conducted the operation from the "Virginio Fasan" frigate
Six Somalian citizens suspected of having tried to boarding a fishing vessel from Seychelles and a container ship with Panamian flag last Friday and Saturday in the Indian Ocean, were captured by the Italian... more
DefenseMbda and Safran partners in MMP offering
Paris, France - For land Australian Army acquisition programme
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense announced their global strategic partnership which will play a key role in response to the Commonwealth of Australia’s Defence Industry Policy Statement to support t... more
DefenseAlso B-1B airplanes of the US in military manoeuvres on the Korean peninsula; Pyongyang gets upset
Seoul, North Korea - The exercise also involved the South Korean and the Japanese air forces
Tensions remain high over the Korean peninsula: two B-1B bombers of the United States coming from the base of Guam in the Pacific Ocean took part yesterday in the joint exercise with the air forces of... more
DefenseInternational Campaign to abolish nuclear weapons wins "Nobel Peace Prize 2017"
Rome, Italy - The awarding confims that disarmament represents a priority for the world's public opinion; Italy shares this vision
The awarding of the "Nobel Peace Price 2017" to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons confirms that nuclear disarmament represents a priority for the world's public opinion. Italy shares... more
DefenseSaab to provide MMR for USCG Off-shore Patrol Cutter
Linkoping, Sweden - The order value amounts to USD 16.8M
Defense and security company Saab has received an order from the US Navy to provide the Sea Giraffe Agile Multi Beam (AMB), Multi-Mode Radar (MMR). The order value amounts to USD 16.8M (140 MSEK). Saab’s S... more
DefenseSaab Combat Management System announced as choice for Royal Australian Navy
Sydney, Australia - For RAN's fleet of nine future frigates
Defence and security company Saab has been identified by the Australian government to provide the tactical interface to the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) fleet of nine Future Frigates. The Saab 9LV Combat M... more
DefenseLeonardo establishes new site in Western Australia to deliver on major defence contracts
Sydney, Australia - It will be committed on engineering, integration, installation and through life support
Leonardo continues to invest in Australia by opening a new site in Western Australia, through its subsidiary Selex ES Australia Pty Ltd. The addition of this new site confirms its commitment to growing... more
DefenseRostec: USD 25 bn volume of export of Russian products for ground troops
Moscow, Russia - Particularly in countries of South-East and Central Asia, Central and West Africa and Latin America
JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) notes the increasing demand for Russian military equipment for ground troops and growth of the number of orders for civil and dual-purpose products... more
DefenseLeonardo's CEO speech at "Cybertech Europe" -VIDEO AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Alessandro Profumo outlined strategies by the Italian Group regarding cybersecurity
The second edition of "Cybertech Europe", international event on the cybersecurity, began yesterday continues today in Rome (see for details AVIONEWS 1 and 2). The event has been opened with the speech... more
DefensePatriot missile of Israel shoots down drone over Golan Heights
Tel Aviv, Israel - It happened yesterday, the aircraft would have taken off from a site of Hezbollah near Damascus
A drone piloted by Hezbollah militants was shot down by Israeli Army over Golan Heights, at the border between the State of Isreael and Syria. To report the news was yesterday an Israeli military spokesman,... more
DefenseS-400 to Turkey, Russia is ready to supply its anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense system
Moscow, Russia - It was signed a contract, Erdogan and Putin are resolute in the matter
Russia is ready to "execute" the contract that was signed with the government of Turkey for supplying it with the S-400 anti-aircraft and anti-missile system. The very advanced stage of the agreement was... more
DefenseIran will not hesitate to detroy spy airplanes of the United States
Tehran, Iran - It was reported by the media of the Islamic Republic, in recent days a new air defense missile system has been tested
Iran will not hesitate to destroy the spy airplanes of the United States that will enter the air space of the Country, it was declared by the commander of the Iranian Air Defense Force Farzad Esmaili. In... more
DefenseNorth Korea and H-bomb: according to Seoul new launch of an intercontinental missile is being prepared
Rome, Italy - The South-Korean Defense Ministry said that. Meanwhile the United States also consider the military option
According to the Defense Ministry of Seoul (South Korea) the North Korea might be preparing new missile launches, maybe even another intercontinental ballistic missile: there would be signs of the preparations.... more
DefenseChanges at the top of the armed forces of China
Beijing, China - General Han Weiguo was appointed chief of the Army, Ding Laihang chief of the Air Force
One month before the Congress of the Communist Party of China the chiefs of staff of the armed forces of China have been changed. General Han Weiguo -61 years old and with previous appointments in the... more
DefenseAirplanes and soldiers. RAF opens to women
London, United Kingdom - For the first time they will be allowed to take part at the close combat fights of the Royal Air Force
Starting from today the Royal Air Force (RAF) will accept the applications for recruitment of the women of the United Kingdom for any available job, including those for the RAF Regiment, the terrestrial... more
DefenseNorth Korea continues: one of its ballistic missiles flies over Japan
Rome, Italy - The launch took place last night. In the Land of the Rising Sun alarms rang for the possible threat. It will be discussed at the UN
An unspecified ballistic intercontinental missile was launched just before 6:00 am (local time, still Monday in Italy) from North Korea. The rocket that according to South Korean sources would have been... more
Defense18 foreign aircraft close to the Russian borders in just one week
Moscow, Russia - It was reported to the press by the Russian Defense Ministry
Eighteen foreign airplanes conducted surveillance flights along the borders of Russia in just this last week. The Russian Defense Ministry reported the news to the press and said that eleven times national... more
DefenseAirplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces on the waters of the Pacific between China, Japan and Korea
Moscow, Russia - TU-95MS bombers were approached by Japanese and South-Korean military aircraft
Russian military airplanes conducted scheduled flights over the neutral waters of the Pacific Ocean. It was reported yesterday by the Russian Defense Ministry that specified that strategic bombers TU-95MS... more
DefenseAlso Serbia looks at Moscow for its anti-aircraft missile systems
Moscow, Russia - After S-400s to Turkey, Moscow negotiates with Belgrade the sale of S-300
It's a good time for Russian missile systems and for Rosoboronexport, the Russian State agency that takes care of the export of armaments and other defense equipments, the general manager of which just... more
DefenseSoldiers rammed in France, Le Pen harshly criticizes Macron for cutting defence budget
Paris, France - Following the event that yesterday morning involved six soldiers who were hurt in Paris, the president of the Front National attacks the government
The French government "does not want to act", the president of the Front National Marine Le Pen attacks after that yesterday morning six French soldiers who were engaged in the "Sentinelle" anti-terrorist... more
DefensePersian Gulf. Iranian drone aircraft makes dangerous manoeuvres near F/A-18E of the United States
Washington, USA - The American airplane was compelled to change its flight to avoid collision
An Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was yesterday the protagonist of a dengerous approach to an US airplane above the waters of the Persian Gulf. The drone aircraft would have flown to just a few... more
DefenseOPTSAT-3000 Earth observation satellite for Italy’s MoD is ready to be launched
Rome, Italy - It is scheduled for Wednesday 2 August from Kourou
Leonardo announced that the Italian Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) OPTSAT-3000 satellite is ready to be launched. It is scheduled for Wednesday 2 August at 1:58 UTC from the Kourou European spaceport in F... more
DefenseItalian-Turkish-French cooperation for the defence missile system development in Turkey
Ankara, Turkey - The Defence Minister Fikri Isik announced it yesterday
The Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Isik announced on Wednesday that Turkey will collaborate with Italy and France, in particular with the joint-venture Eurosam, to develop a national missile defence system.... more
DefenseF-35 airplanes and debates. The president of the Defence Committee of the British Parliament wants clarifications
London, United Kingdom - In these days the aircraft was strongly criticized by the English press for its features and price
In the light of the strong criticism about the features and costs of F-35 airplanes that the English newspaper "The Times" reported and that were continued by the press, the president elect of the Defence... more